5349 stories by Casino.org Staff Writer
Macau Casinos Look to Boxing to Provide Added Punch
These days, there’s no doubt that Macau has far outstripped Las Vegas when it comes to the world’s largest gambling market. But when it comes to vacation destinations, many still see Las Vegas as having a significant edge. While Macau may boast...
Stanley Ho Extending Macau Casino Empire
The King of Gambling is coming to Cotai. That’s the news out of Macau, as Stanley Ho’s SJM Holdings has won government approval to build a casino on the Cotai strip, the hottest growth area in the region. Cotai New Hot Spot...
Steve Wynn Tells Nevada Legislators He Supports “Broad-Based Business Tax”
Steve Wynn told Nevada legislators in a closed-door meeting that a broad-based business tax of 0.5 percent is the way to go for all businesses who pull in more than $1 million annually. That would translate to a relatively modest $50K for...
Las Vegas Sands Must Pay Consultant Richard Suen $70 Million in Final Judgment
After two days of jury deliberations, the verdict is in: Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has to fork over $70 million in past due fees and accrued interest to one-time consultant and Hong Kong businessman Richard Suen for his role in getting LVS...
Homeland Security Moves In on Bitcoin Payment Processors
Online gaming payment processor Dwolla and popular Bitcoin exchange site Mt. Gox got an unwelcomed notice that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in conjunction with the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, had issued a seizure warrant for...
Iovation Connection to Ultimate Gaming Probed
Iovation's website touts the online security company as "fraud protection for online gaming," and that's exactly what Nevada's first legal online poker site, UltimatePoker.com, was indirectly using them for, via a third party; until a few chat rooms got wind of the...
O.J. Simpson Back for a New Day in Court in Las Vegas
Claiming his attorney just wanted the half-million dollar defense fee, O.J. Simpson, the fallen football superhero-turned-inmate, asserted at a recent special hearing in Sin City before Judge Linda Bell that he deserves another day in court. Simpson is asking for a new...
As Initial Excitement Dies Down, Complaints Pile Up For UltimatePoker.com
You know how it goes: first, you're the hero, then you're the villain. Welcome to Real Life 101, UltimatePoker.com. You're now in Phase Two of being the first legal online poker site in Nevada. After a bit more than a week among...
FBI Used Taxpayer Funds in Undercover Legends Sports Sting
Some interesting new reports are shedding light on the U.S. Department of Justice's indictments against 34 individuals and 23 companies in connection to online gambling operator Legends Sports, alleging that those indicted were offering online and telephone sports betting services from Costa...
Phil Ivey Says “That’s a Crock” to Britain’s Oldest Casino
Phil Ivey, the poker pro so good he's been termed the "Tiger Woods of Poker", has popped up in the press after filing a £7.3 million ($12.1 million) lawsuit against the oldest casino venue in Britain, Crockford's Casino. The poker legend claims...
